Media has always been a fundamental part of modern society. Before social media and smartphones, news shows dominated televisions around the world. Before TV, radio and newspapers were widely distributed and consumed. Ultimately, distributing information is always a good thing for the people. But the distribution of media has never been neutral, often used as a tool to control and manipulate the cultural conversation.In today's episode, we consider two forms of media, their owners, characteristics and history. Legacy Media (large newspapers and established media companies) and Social Media (eg. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). We weigh up their respective harms and benefits and assess if they have been a net positive for society.

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You might not be as recognisable as our guest this week, but you do have people in your life who look up to you- a younger sibling, a friend or a loved one. When you voice your opinion, they are listening carefully and your words have a real impact. And with that power, comes responsibility.

This week we consider the impact of your opinions, what being perceived by others does to you psychologically and the moral responsibility of having a lot of eyes on your every move. And there is no person better to join us for this conversation than the man himself Gary Lineker.

In this conversation, Gary reflects on his career with the BBC and being outspoken about Gaza, while also exploring philosophical dilemmas and ethical judgements.

In segment one, we consider why an opinion is valuable. While Tef takes a deontological approach, Beno and Gary lean towards a utilitarian view- assessing the value of an opinion with its real life impact in the world. In segment two, we discuss the added moral obligations of a large platform. Tef admits that he judges public people when they don’t speak out on political issues, whereas Gary and Beno are more understanding of the difficulties of taking a stance. Here, Tef and Beno pose a famous philosophical dilemma to Gary- The Trolley Problem.

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If we have an ineffective political system, is voting ever going to set you free? Class tensions, economic instability and a distrust of politics are at an all time high. Perhaps the scene is set for a revolution.

‘It easier to imagine the end of the world, than the end of capitalism’ Slavoj Žižek

A fundamental transformation of our society may seem highly unlikely, maybe even a chaotic, undesirable outcome. But today’s guest would argue that is this capitalist propaganda.

Today we have Fiona Lali, the brilliant leader of the Revolutionary Communist Party join us to talk about revolution.

We initially ask if electoral politics can ever deliver the kind of economic liberation that people so deeply crave. Will casting votes materially improve the lives of the working class? Our conversation analyses who really holds true power and whether true liberation is even possible at all. And if the answer is no, how should we engage with electoral politics with that knowledge?

In the face of an undemocratic and ineffective political system, what should we do? In segment two we ask ourselves whether revolution is TRULY desirable. We discuss historical examples, including the Russian, French and Haitian revolutions and analyse the modern day situation through a Marxist perspective.

In the moral dilemma, we tackle a common problem that voters across the UK face- strategic voting.

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Topics: Karl Marx, Revolution, Socialism, politics, general election, local elections 2026, Reform UK, Labour Party, Revolutionary Communist Party

We usually assume consciousness is something our brains produce- something happening inside us as we move through the world.

But what if that is wrong?

What if, the universe itself was conscious and we unknowingly 'tap in' to its frequencies and wavelengths which shape our lived experiences? Or perhaps consciousness is a fundamental property of matter, living in subatomic particles that combine in a particular way to provide our human experience?

That would have profound ramifications for the way we live our lives. And could transform the way we see loneliness, a growing epidemic in the global north. Joining us to discuss this vast topic is Bel Cobain, the intelligent and enigmatic musician hailing from East London.

We explore spirituality, materialism, Thomas Nagel's test for consciousness and how our physical environments impact who we are.

Hedonism has a bad reputation, but maybe it's just misunderstood as a moral philosophy. At its core, it judges actions based on how much they maximise pleasure and minimise pain. The more they do this, the better they are. So in reality, you might be more of a Hedonist than you think. After all, your brain is hardwired to seek pleasure in it's many forms.

Today we assess Hedonism in both an ancient Greek context and in the modern era.

First we question if theoretical hedonism is egoistic. Tef argues that it is given it focusses on the pleasure of the individual, relegating the wellbeing of the collective. Beno argues that Hedonism isn't egoistic since humans are social creatures, so enhancing one's own pleasure always involves the pleasure of others.

In the modern era, we all have access to a constant stream of news stories depicting incredible human suffering all over the world. In segment two, we ask if it is immoral to seek your own pleasure while others suffer so much.

In this week's dilemma, we have 5 years to live. What kind of life would you lead for the time you have remaining?

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Everyone needs shelter. Under international law, it's a human right.Unfortunately, like many other essential utilities, homes have turned into an investment asset class for people to buy, sell and own for profit. Without new affordable homes being built, the price of existing homes and the cost of rent has sky rocketed. Add stagnant wages and a rising cost of living into the mix- everyone is being squeezed financially.Today we analyse housing in a Net Positive or Not. In segment one, we look at the phenomenon of gentrification. We debate our differing definitions of the term and discuss regeneration and resident displacement in South London. Overall is gentrification a net positive?In segment two, we turn our attention to landlords- the leeches of our economy. We look at what motivates a person to engage in rent seeking and debunk some of the beliefs that underpin the landlord mentality.Enjoy!0:00 Intro1:12 Gentrification17:06 Landlords---------------------Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)---------------------Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/tt-subJoin our Patreon for early access to all of our episodes, our show notes and community chat: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThinkTwiceShowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinktwiceworldInstagram: https://instagram.com/thinktwiceshow--------------------Topics: Rent, Property, Landlords, Gentrification, Cost Of Living Crisis

For women all over the world, the struggle for liberation has been a long fought battle.

Today we are joined by the brilliant and outspoken actress, Jameela Jamil to discuss feminism. Together we look at the progress of feminism, subjugation of women (and men) under patriarchy and the landscape of gender issues in 2026.

We start off by asking a very important question- “Can Feminism achieve its goal in a world built on hierarchy?”.

This question sparks a fierce debate that covers different definitions of the feminism’s goal and different ways that could be achieved.

Next, we discuss the role of men in dismantling the patriarchy. Should men work alongside women, or does that risk recreating the problem of centering men?

In our moral dilemma, we ask each other how we might resolve a pay dispute in a sports leagues, closely mirroring the current issues in the WNBA.

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Valentine’s Day is all about sweet sweet love. Every year we see the same picture perfect image: man and woman in love, some children, a perfect nuclear family.

But where does that idea of partnership come from, and why do people (us included) keep picking it?

And what about the kids? Surely they would benefit from being raised by a ‘village’, like they are in many non Western cultures?

Let’s say you’re good with monogamy… why is dating so difficult these days?

These are all questions that we tackle in today’s Valentine’s special- The Politics of Love.

We touch on our own romantic relationships, childhoods and research on dating.

Special mentions include: The Industrial Revolution, Karl Marx, Pop The Balloon and Margret Thatcher

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